Senior Infrastructure Engineer

About the Team:

The launch operations team is a part of the Cape Canaveral launch site and is primarily responsible for the operational aspects of vehicle integration, payload integration, pad operations, countdown operations, recovery, and reusability. In the last year, the launch operations team was primarily focused on the final integration, checkouts, and execution of flying Terran 1. This includes everything from completing the vehicle final build to clearing the range of aircraft and vessels for launch to being the key operators in the countdown operation. In the last six months, the team has been supporting our team in Stennis with engine testing development and execution. In parallel, the team is working hand in hand with engineering teams on the design and build of critical infrastructure to support Terran R.

About the Role:

As a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer, you connect various internal technical teams to define architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, & industrial requirements and will be our owner’s representative to outside facing consultants and contractors. You will work closely with other test & launch team members including infrastructure, fluids, electrical, command & control, mechanical, and support Test Operations during test processing and operations.

You will be responsible for managing the development, design, and construction of new infrastructure projects and will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, request for proposals, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, sub-contractor selections, sub-contractor management, and construction management. You will plan and execute the work to install and operate best-in-class test site solutions to meet stringent cost and schedule requirements in a very competitive environment.

About You:

As a member of the Infrastructure team at Relativity, you will be at the forefront of creating world class launch sites. You enjoy working with teams and are able to work autonomously to ensure project completion. You have a strong background in field engineering, construction engineering, and project management, and you have a passion for taking ideas and designs and making them become a reality in the built environment. You are a learner and doer at heart, who continuously engages across technical and operations teams to achieve amazing outcomes. You are willing to travel up 25% to support ongoing design, construction, testing, and operations across Relativity’s sites

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5 years of experience working in the aerospace or construction industry with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management experience.
• Experience with design documentation, construction drawings, construction bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field supervision, permitting, QA/QC, and Safety.
• Experience with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling from both a day-to-day perspective as well as overall construction management
• Experience with Architectural, Structural, Civil, and MEPF design, construction, and operation
• Understanding of standard construction procedures, best practices, means & methods.
• Ability to work within 3D models utilizing NX, AutoCAD or similar CAD programs

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with development, permitting, land use controls, conditional use permits, and working with local government agencies.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and ability to communicate highly effectively in verbal/written form with internal and external customers
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with direct responsibility driving projects forward while managing and reporting progress to remote management.
• High organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and modeling applications
• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements and priorities shift or constraints change and anticipate them when possible.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments to execute real-time tasks in tight operation windows
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Advanced degree or training in engineering, construction, operations, or project management
• Experience with facilities and systems within the aerospace industry
• Experience designing, building, or operating test or launch GSE within the aerospace industry
• Experience with FEM structural analysis
• Familiar with aerospace planning, procedures and operations, and safety (including LOTO)
• Experience working with state and federal government agencies

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.